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USAjobs.gov, the official jobsite of the United States, publishes approximately 30,000 jobs every day. Out of these, almost 50% of the jobs are applicable for Veterans who are given preference in jobs as a token of respect and honor for the sacrifices made by them.

Which Veterans are Eligible?

The following persons are eligible to be included as veterans:

  1. A person who has been discharged from the military services under honorable conditions
  2. A person who has suffered disability to the extent of 30% or more while on military duty, in case the person is applying for a position in the disabled category
  3. A person who has suffered disability in the range of 10 to 30%, while on military duty when the person applies for a competitive position (not under disabled category)
  4. A veteran who is recipient of purple heart
  5. Spouse of a veteran, in case the veteran is severely disabled and cannot be employed, or where the veteran has retired from the occupation
  6. A person who is a widow or widower of the veteran. This clause is applicable, provided the widow, the widower has not been divorced from the veteran and has not remarried, or in case of remarriage, the marriage has been annulled
  7. Mother of a deceased veteran, where she is married or remarried to the father of the veteran, and the father is disabled or is a widow or divorcee of the father of the veteran
  8. Mother of a disabled veteran, if the veteran has suffered permanent disability and cannot be employed due to the disability

You will have to provide documentary evidence confirming your status as a veteran, in any of the above categories. Based on the type of job you apply to, you will be awarded either 5 or 10 points to the score gained at the exam.

Federal agencies offer a wide range of jobs. These jobs may be located all over the United States. When you apply for a job, you need to read the instructions carefully, and fill in each detail as per the instruction given, else your application will be deemed as invalid and you will lose the chance of being selected.

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